Mechanical Engineer

Position Title:
Mechanical Engineer I or II (based on experience)

Company:
Tri-County Steel LLC (TCS)

Location:
On-Site at NSWC Crane

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Clearance Level Required:
Secret (Interim Secret to start). U.S. Citizenship required.

About Us:
Tri-County Steel LLC (TCS) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business located in Bedford, Indiana. We have been a trusted defense contractor supporting our industry and government partners for over 16 years, offering a wide variety of logistics, programmatic, and engineering support services. We pride ourselves on a strong commitment to our clients and a focus on quality and reliability in everything we do.

Additionally, we are dedicated to the growth and development of our employees, providing opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support electronic warfare (EW) and radar systems engineering efforts, with anticipated tasking centered on the MK99 system and Radar Restoration. The selected candidate will develop working knowledge of these systems over time, ultimately serving as a subject matter expert (SME) and fleet interface point of contact. This position will also support overhaul efforts currently being performed on the radar systems.

Essential Functions:

• Support engineering efforts on the MK99 system and Radar Restoration program, building toward subject matter expertise on those systems
• Serve as a fleet interface point of contact for assigned systems as proficiency develops
• Support resolution of overhaul issues identified during work performed by a local contractor (Loughmiller) on Radar Restoration systems
• Research, develop, design, and test tools, machines, and mechanical devices in support of program needs
• Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) tools to support modeling, simulation, and modification of designs
• Apply logical, methodical problem-solving to mechanical and systems-level issues
• Work closely with customers, engineers, and technicians to capture and translate requirements into sound engineering solutions
• Support design review preparation by ensuring drawings and models are accurate, complete, and ready for engineering review

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2-5 years of professional experience
• Sound foundational engineering judgment and logical problem-solving ability; candidate should be able to operate with some independence rather than requiring extensive hand-holding on fundamentals
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to work with clients, team members, and management staff, including DoD civilian, uniformed military, and contractor personnel

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior exposure to radar systems, electronic warfare (EW) systems, or shipboard systems
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic project requirements and deadlines
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Organized and process-oriented mindset

Travel:
Minimal. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits, including life, health, dental, vision, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage for eligible employees and family members.
• 401(K) Plan with company match.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Competitive salaries.

Application Process:
We invite resumes from all interested parties.